University High School

Public 7-12

 55 Clinton Pl
       Newark, NJ  07108-1221


(973) 374-3190

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,448 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.5%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.6% Help


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Compare Details University High School ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details University High School ranks worse than 71.8% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of University High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.5%), Hispanic (17.4%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University High School is 10.3, which is the 4th best among 13 high schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University High School is $12,448. 6 high schools in the Newark Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

University High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University High School 289th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See University High School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks University High School 303rd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See University High School in the ranking list.)

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Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 559th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.91 183rd 574 68.1%
2004 80.47 116th 588 80.3%
2005 86.40 48th 599 92.0%
2006 86.54 32nd 615 94.8%
2009 76.79 151st 664 77.3%
2010 60.25 342nd 677 49.5%
2011 83.29 88th 684 87.1%
2012 58.65 352nd 677 48.0%
2013 52.88 403rd 704 42.8%
2014 42.34 463rd 717 35.4%
2016 12.06 631st 713 11.5%
2017 13.54 617th 712 13.3%
2018 5.77 694th 716 3.1%
2019 17.83 611th 745 18.0%
2022 22.18 582nd 745 21.9%
2023 57.49 289th 748 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 290th 326 11.0%
2019 32.89 231st 326 29.1%
2023 72.34 65th 361 82.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for University High School

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Rank History for all high school students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.38 165th 343 51.9%
2004 83.28 35th 348 89.9%
2005 76.22 81st 351 76.9%
2006 76.24 79th 357 77.9%
2007 70.15 119th 361 67.0%
2008 75.48 89th 359 75.2%
2009 60.05 195th 370 47.3%
2010 73.92 99th 371 73.3%
2011 79.09 55th 378 85.4%
2012 77.18 64th 388 83.5%
2013 63.91 184th 396 53.5%
2014 64.17 182nd 411 55.7%
2015 50.70 132nd 406 67.5%
2016 31.23 278th 409 32.0%
2017 28.10 293rd 411 28.7%
2018 25.03 316th 415 23.9%
2019 13.19 367th 416 11.8%
2021 14.54 359th 405 11.4%
2022 26.06 293rd 415 29.4%
2023 25.20 303rd 422 28.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.04 55th 138 60.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 291st 355 18.0%
2019 18.60 319th 349 8.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 181st 345 47.5%
2019 21.55 291st 347 16.1%
2021 30.06 252nd 326 22.7%
2022 44.97 135th 324 58.3%
2023 43.90 135th 344 60.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 346th 403 14.1%
2019 12.94 352nd 408 13.7%
2021 16.08 352nd 402 12.4%
2022 25.19 300th 414 27.5%
2023 26.08 290th 416 30.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.84 268th 405 33.8%
2019 10.83 371st 407 8.8%
2021 14.59 366th 402 9.0%
2022 28.24 258th 410 37.1%
2023 18.51 319th 414 22.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 147th 266 44.7%
2019 28.61 185th 254 27.2%
2021 30.77 181st 247 26.7%
2022 41.64 118th 256 53.9%
2023 43.85 106th 250 57.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at University High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.00 199th 368 45.9%
2021 38.88 211th 374 43.6%
2023 60.12 96th 385 75.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Open Quote I am a previous & current University parent when I say the principal today has given the school such a positive I mean just that because Principal Hamilton is the best thing that has ever happen to the district because she genuinely cares about her babies!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Open Quote Awesome school Close Quote



Enrollment information for University High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 470 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1989 3 480 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 1 504 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1991 0 519 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 0 413 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 2 383 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 2 384 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 4 403 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 4 403 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 7 484 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 2 543 11 44 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 1 515 13 47 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 2 442 12 35 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 4 465 7 57 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 4 465 7 57 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 7 430 5 71 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 3 430 6 97 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 2 451 8 104 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 4 444 9 77 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2008 10 450 8 78 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 10 447 10 66 0 0 0 0 533
2010 10 433 6 72 0 0 0 0 521
2011 7 397 6 69 0 0 0 0 479
2012 5 463 6 71 0 1 0 0 546
2013 7 487 5 72 1 0 0 0 572
2014 5 505 4 88 0 0 0 0 602
2015 8 448 3 98 0 0 0 0 557
2016 5 435 1 95 0 0 0 0 536
2017 6 460 6 95 0 0 0 0 567
2018 4 458 7 89 0 0 0 0 558
2019 1 405 6 93 0 0 0 0 505
2020 2 372 5 78 1 0 0 0 458
2021 2 403 3 77 1 0 0 0 486
2022 0 378 6 78 2 0 0 0 464
2023 1 343 5 74 3 0 0 0 426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 44.0 11.3 n/a
1989 513 45.0 11.4 n/a
1990 536 48.0 11.1 20.7
1991 548 47.0 11.6 51.1
1992 427 46.0 9.2 58.8
1993 403 39.0 10.3 55.8
1994 411 39.0 10.5 61.8
1995 427 40.0 10.7 59.7
1996 427 40.0 10.7 59.7
1998 530 40.0 13.3 62.8
1999 600 44.0 13.6 63.3
2000 578 47.0 12.3 72.5
2001 492 47.3 10.4 80.5
2002 533 47.0 11.3 72.2
2003 533 47.0 11.3 72.2
2004 513 46.0 11.2 63.2
2005 536 43.0 12.5 n/a
2006 565 47.0 12.0 46.4
2007 534 44.0 12.1 64.8
2008 546 42.0 13.0 70.3
2009 533 36.2 14.8 78
2010 521 35.0 14.8 72
2011 479 36.0 13.3 81.4
2012 546 43.2 12.6 79.5
2013 572 49.0 11.6 83.6
2014 602 50.0 12.0 80.9
2015 557 44.0 12.6 77.7
2016 536 45.0 11.9 65.3
2017 567 41.0 13.8 76.2
2018 558 40.0 13.9 72
2019 505 43.0 11.7 67.1
2020 458 34.0 13.4 78.4
2021 486 43.0 11.3 70
2022 464 41.0 11.3 84.5
2023 426 41.0 10.3 83.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 501 44.0 11.3 n/a
1989 513 45.0 11.4 n/a
1990 536 48.0 11.1 20.7
1991 548 47.0 11.6 51.1
1992 427 46.0 9.2 58.8
1993 403 39.0 10.3 55.8
1994 411 39.0 10.5 61.8
1995 427 40.0 10.7 59.7
1996 427 40.0 10.7 59.7
1998 530 40.0 13.3 62.8
1999 600 44.0 13.6 63.3
2000 578 47.0 12.3 72.5
2001 492 47.3 10.4 80.5
2002 533 47.0 11.3 72.2
2003 533 47.0 11.3 72.2
2004 513 46.0 11.2 63.2
2005 536 43.0 12.5 n/a
2006 565 47.0 12.0 46.4
2007 534 44.0 12.1 64.8
2008 546 42.0 13.0 70.3
2009 533 36.2 14.8 78
2010 521 35.0 14.8 72
2011 479 36.0 13.3 81.4
2012 546 43.2 12.6 79.5
2013 572 49.0 11.6 83.6
2014 602 50.0 12.0 80.9
2015 557 44.0 12.6 77.7
2016 536 45.0 11.9 65.3
2017 567 41.0 13.8 76.2
2018 558 40.0 13.9 72
2019 505 43.0 11.7 67.1
2020 458 34.0 13.4 78.4
2021 486 43.0 11.3 70
2022 464 41.0 11.3 84.5
2023 426 41.0 10.3 83.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (5.1%) $11,812 (94.9%) $12,448

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 611th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 748 Middle schools
 43.4%
Ranks 367th of 416 High schoolsRanks 303rd of 422 High schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (University High School)7.181.8
 74.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)43.537.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (University High School)7.127.3
 20.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)25.510.9
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (University High School)22.349
 26.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)33.432.4
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (University High School)6.711.3
 4.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Newark Public School District)17.511
 6.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
End of Course Algebra I (University High School)6.511.2
 4.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newark Public School District)20.714.8
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505426
 15.6%
African American405343
 15.3%
American Indian03
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic9374
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%83.6%
 16.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended University High School.

Students at University High School are 81% African American, 17% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

University High School ranks 303rd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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